road trip to falls festival and byron bay by montana smith

road trip to falls festival and byron bay by montana smith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos en-us 2017-09-20 11:08:31 UTC 2017-09-20 13:18:46 UTC hello@padlet.com planning the trip montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189257720 On Sunday the 31st December , Monday 1st January, Tuesday 2nd. Myself and 3 other friends plan to go to falls festival in Byron Bay, we will be travelling to Byron Bay on the Friday the 29th and Saturday 30th of December. All 4 people are on their p1 licence, and will be taking turns of who is driving. We will be travelling along the Pacific High Way for more safety and hope to complete the driving to Byron Bay in 12 hours. We will have multiple rest stops along the journey, and make sure to swap drivers when needed. ]]> 2017-09-20 11:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189257720 Checklist before the trip- montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189257758 Before we leave for the road trip there are many things that need to be checked.
:Ensure that the fuel tank is full and has been checked recently.
:Have spare fuel and a container of water on hand in the car just in case extra is needed.
:Make sure that windows, windscreen, lights, tail lights and rear windows are clean and working.
:Check the seatbelt condition and make sure the buckles are working properly.
:Check the vehicle for structural rust
:Check the coolant, engine oil and windscreen washing bottles levels are correct, according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
:Lights- check that the lights work, and that they do not have cracked lenses as well as correctly aligned.
:Brakes- check brake fluid levels are correct.
:Tyres- ensure the tread depth is 1.5mm or more, check the tyre pressure is correct, and check for damage to the tyres themselves.]]> 2017-09-20 11:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189257758 Facts about the trip montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189279411 Destination: Byron Bay
Start point: Newcastle
Estimated time: 12 hours
(including rest stops) (not including over night stay)
Estimated distance:633km
Rest points: Forster, Port Macquarie, Nambucca Head, Coffs Harbour( over night stay if it is needed)
and Grafton.]]> 2017-09-20 12:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189279411 Outline of Day of Travel and Drivers Timetable montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189280982 7am- pack car, check fuel, water and settings in the car
8am- Depart Newcastle- driver 1 driving
10am- first rest (15mins)- Forster- driver 2 driving
12:30pm- second rest(15mins)- Port Macquarie- driver 3 driving
2:45pm- third rest(15mins)-Nambucca Heads- driver 1 driving
5pm- fourth rest (15mins)- Coffs Harbour- driver 2 driving( overnight if needed)
6:30pm- fifth rest (10mins)- Grafton- driver 3 driving
8:45pm- arrive at Byron Bay
Problems that occurred with the trip-
some problems that occurred was it is a very long drive for p1 licence. But the rest of the drive was smooth and easy since it was on a highway and we continually swapped drivers. ]]> 2017-09-20 12:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189280982 The route montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189284433 The route is to follow to Pacific High Way from Newcastle to Byron Bay. We will be travelling along the high way for most of the trip, and only exit the highway when going to a rest stop or staying overnight. Our route is direct and safe, as the Pacific Highway is the newest and most direct highway. We will hopefully be able to do the trip in a day, but our overnight accommodation at Coffs Harbour is backup if needed.

Follow King St and Hunter St to Stewart Ave/A43in Newcastle West

7 min (2.3 km)
Head north on Newcomen St towards King St

10 m
Turn left at the 1st cross street onto King St

1.1 km
Turn right onto Auckland St

120 m
Turn left onto Hunter St

1.1 km

Follow Pacific Hwy/A1 to Myocum Rd in Ewingsdale. Take the exit from Pacific Hwy/A1
Turn right onto Stewart Ave/A43

Continue to follow A43

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hannell St/A43
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Industrial Dr/A43

Continue to follow A43

Keep left, follow signs for Pacific Hwy/Raymond Terrace/A1/Airport/Taree/Brisbane
Continue onto Maitland Rd/Pacific Hwy/A1

Continue to follow Pacific Hwy/A1

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Pacific Hwy/A1
Keep right to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Pacific Hwy/A1
Keep right to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Pacific Hwy/A1
Keep right to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1
Turn right onto Centenary Dr
Turn right onto Pacific Hwy/A1
Continue straight to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1
Take the exit towards Myocum Rd
Take Ewingsdale Rd and Shirley St to Skinners Shoot Rd in Skinners Shoot
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Myocum Rd
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Myocum Rd
Continue onto Ewingsdale Rd
Continue onto Shirley St
Shirley St turns slightly right and becomes Butler St
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Butler St
Turn right onto Burns St
Continue straight onto Wordsworth St
Turn right onto Gordon St
Gordon St turns slightly left and becomes Milton St
Continue onto Skinners Shoot Rd
ARRIVAL AT BYRON BAY!!!!!!

]]> 2017-09-20 12:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189284433 Rest stops and Overnight Accommodation montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189291810 Each rest point along the road trip are that of easy access, and are easy to get back onto the high way from.Our rest stops will be for 15 minutes, except for our last one at Grafton, which will only be for 10 minutes. At each point we will pull over in a rest zone or find a cafe or park and public toilets. Then we can all get out and walk around and swap drivers. Both Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour having a designated rest area, so we will definitely be stopping there. As for our other rest areas will at a local cafe or park. Overnight accommodation will be at the matador motor inn at Coffs Harbour only if needed though. The Matador motor inn is just off the highway and affordable]]> 2017-09-20 12:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189291810 Safety Factors and Legal Requirements during the trip montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189295230 Having rest points for each driver will massively increase the safety rate of our trip. Seeing as the four of us can drive we will have regular intervals of driving and were we aren't driving, so we will not be fatigued. Seeing as the fastest a p1 driver can drive is 90, we will be a little bit slower then most traffic. Each driver will have to remain calm while driving and obey the legal requirements for a p1 driver.
Some legal requirements for a p1 driver are: Display of p plates- P plate must be visible on the outside of the front and rear of the car.
-Mobile phones- you must not use a mobile phone while driving the vehicle.
-Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration(BAC)- You cannot have any alcohol in you system when driving a vehicle, it is also illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
-Seat belts - You must ensure all passengers including yourself, are in a seat that is fitted with a seat belt or an approved restraint and each passenger is using the restraint or seat belt.
-Speed limit- you must not drive faster than 90km/h and must observe the speed limit where it is below 90km/h. ]]> 2017-09-20 13:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189295230 Small essentials montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189301310 snacks
water
good playlist to listen to
money

]]> 2017-09-20 13:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189301310 ENjoY ThE TriP montyysmith https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189302726 2017-09-20 13:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/montyysmith/kx40jud1oqos/wish/189302726